Creatine generally does not affect hair loss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hair loss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.
A user with diffuse thinning recommends a root cover-up spray as a temporary, medication-free solution. They plan to consult a dermatologist for treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride while using the spray for special occasions.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of creating a hydrophobic version of finasteride to reduce systemic side effects while maintaining scalp health. It compares this idea to fluridil, which is designed to be hydrophobic and has less systemic absorption.
Hair cloning and new treatments like ET-02, Veradermics (vdphl01), and wound-induced hair neogenesis show promise but are not yet widely available. Current effective treatments include minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with early intervention being crucial for better outcomes.
The conversation is about a user struggling with hair loss despite using dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaneedling. The user is considering other treatments but is hesitant to use RU-58841 due to side effects and is seeking advice on alternative solutions.
A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.
The conversation discusses the difference between the commercially available Pyrilutamide and the version in clinical trials. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.
A user's regimen to help with their diffuse thinning, which includes taking Pyrilutamide BID, 1mg finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil since August 2021, LLLT every two days, topical fin, progesterone, melatonin, minoxidil (started one week ago), pumpkin seed oil and not dermarolling; other commenters suggested Nizoral for dandruff control and caution when using pre-mixed products with Pyrilutamide.
A user humorously suggests an extreme hair loss treatment regimen involving multiple medications and therapies, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, and others, claiming it would prevent hair loss but with potential side effects like gynecomastia. The conversation highlights concerns about safety, side effects, and the effectiveness of such a comprehensive approach.
A user is seeking advice on the efficacy and side effects of homemade topical solutions for hair loss, specifically bicalutamide, estradiol, cyproterone acetate, and spironolactone, as they cannot access RU58841 or pyrilutamide.
The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.
The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride three times a week due to side effects and is considering alternatives like topical finasteride, estrogen blockers, or dutasteride. They are also interested in potential treatments like GT20029 and pyrilutamide.
Dutasteride may cause chronic infertility by reducing semen volume and motility, with concerns about irreversible prostate fibrosis. Users consider switching to finasteride or using treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, weighing hair preservation against fertility.
The user healthydudenextdoor starting a new topical anti-androgen hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, and discussing their current regimen of finasteride and minoxidil.
The user mixed tretinoin with minoxidil and noticed hair regrowth after three months, despite initial dryness. Their regimen includes 0.5mg dutasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil with 0.025% tretinoin gel, and ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly.
A user created a tracker for hair loss treatments in clinical development, including compounds like Dermaliq, RU58841, and Pyrilutamide. The tracker updates with new information and allows filtering by conditions like androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and alopecia areata (AA).
The user successfully improved their hair from Norwood 3 to 0.5 using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and a hair peptide, and plans to maintain it with dutasteride. They are leaving the forum due to emotional distress caused by the community.
Exploring treatment options for male pattern baldness, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with a focus on Eucapil, a topical agent. The post also discusses research from various sources about the efficacy of these treatments.
RU58841 slowed hair loss for a DUPA sufferer after other treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil failed. Some users reported side effects with RU58841, while others did not experience any.
Nizoral shampoo significantly reduced hair fall and improved hair thickness for a user, but initially caused dryness which was remedied by using conditioner. The user is satisfied with the results from Nizoral.
The user has been using dutasteride, minoxidil with tretinoin, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement in temple areas. Suggestions include trying microneedling with minoxidil or considering a hair transplant, though temple transplants can be challenging.
The user has tried minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss without success and is considering taking 2.5 mg of minoxidil orally by mixing it with bottled water, questioning if this affects the solution's stability.
A 22-year-old male shared his one-year progress using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, showing significant improvement. Users discussed the effectiveness of these treatments, with some confusion about ketamine, and shared their own experiences and questions about dosages and side effects.
Adding exosomes to a treatment of dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss increased hair count by 55% at 6 months and 46% at 1 year compared to the control group. The control group did not receive exosomes or PRP.
Zeuss sublingual products for hair loss, including finasteride and a finasteride-free option, are discussed for their potential to reduce side effects through sublingual delivery. The inclusion of copper peptides is noted, but the high price is a concern without more user feedback.
An update on the use of Pyrilutamide, a new drug for hair loss, which has resulted in no shedding or testicle ache; other users have questioned the science behind this and shared their own experiences with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling.
A user received a prescription for a topical solution with Minoxidil 7%, Finasteride 2%, and Tretinoin 0.01%, to be used twice daily for three months. They are concerned about the safety of these dosages compared to commonly recommended lower dosages.